SUPERSEDED Approved Document Letter of Amendment 09.02.2023 & Terrestrial Ecology Assessment 26.02.2020 MCU21/0110.pdf

Of the 26 she-oak trees counted, 11 exhibited cones. Of the trees, seven will be removed, three of which
have cones. No she-oak trees exhibited evidence of being used as a cockatoo feed tree 5.

The count also noted another 20 koala feed trees and another nine she-oak trees within the verge,
vegetated patches immediately beyond the subject land, between the boundary fence and Resort Drive,
which won’t be affected by the development of the site (refer Attachment B).


4.0 Koala Offset

As reported previously, in accordance with the State Offset legislation, the project had proposed to deliver
“offsets” by way of financial payment which could be a condition of approval. As no koala habitat trees will
be removed within the mapped area (in the north) a financial contribution is no longer necessary.

Regardless of the new layout, fewer trees to be removed and no trees removed in the mapped koala area,
it was recommended in early 2022 that at least 60 koala trees be planted on the golf course 6. Suitable
planting locations have previously been identified.

5.0 Recommendations

Noting that 63 (in total) koala trees will be removed, and regardless of the mapping (or absence of mapping)
it is recommended that an additional 60 koala trees be planted within the golf course to offset the tree
removal on the site (i.e. now 120 in total – ratio of approximately 2:1). I would recommend planting
E.tereticornis or similar as these trees are preferred over brushbox which would be considered a
“secondary” food species.

Further to the koala tree planting I would also recommend that in the order of 25 (ratio of more than 3:1)
she-oak be planted amongst the 120 koala tree plantings.

The additional koala tree and she-oak tree planting can be a condition of approval, including the long term
maintenance.

The bushland patch north of the existing tennis courts will now be retained as a larger patch. It is
recommended (can be a condition of approval) that this area be treated for weeds (noting the weed
dominated understorey).

In addition to the compensatory planting, I note that the landscaping plan (Place Design) includes the use
of brushbox in two of the planting areas. This would essentially replace the brushbox in these locations
following development.




5 Note: as reported previously there is historical evidence (pers.obs.) of feeding activity along the road verge, beyond the subject

land fence.
6 It is noted that both Lots 3 & 4 on SP178340 are under covenant and cannot be sold separately.

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